ZIP 65263 (Madison, MO) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 65263: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Monroe County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 106 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Monroe County compares with Missouri
Monroe County against Missouri and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Monroe County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Monroe County | Missouri | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 107.4 | 85.9 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 56% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.8% | 10.7% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 40.7% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 20.9% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Monroe County sits below Missouri on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Monroe County at a glance: July the month with the most truck crashes: 15.1% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 106 crashes involving commercial trucks in Monroe County since 2015: 41 people were injured and 5 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 38 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.7% for Missouri.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 11.3% of truck crashes.
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 7.2% across Missouri.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 65263 happened on US-24 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Missouri: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 65263 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Missouri; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Monroe County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Monroe County) |
|---|---|
| US-24 | 41 |
| Mo 15 | 21 |
| Mo 151 | 6 |
| Mo 154 | 6 |
| Rt M | 6 |
| Crd 117 | 2 |
| Cst Main St | 2 |
| Rt Aa | 2 |
ZIP 65263 at a glance
| Population | 1,705 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,211 |
| Median home value | $138,946 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Monroe County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 5 | -31% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 6 | +35% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 10 | +59% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 65263
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 65263?
106 truck crashes have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 41 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 65263?
July has the most truck crashes in Monroe County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 65263?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Monroe County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 65263 compared with Missouri?
Monroe County records 107.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 85.9 across Missouri.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 65263?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.